Rabsca doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Its typing leaves 6 weaknesses to cover, which limits where it can switch in safely. Been around since Gen 9. Known as the Rolling Pokemon.
Rabsca's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Atk leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs per defeat. Fast 800K XP curve to level.
The body that supports the ball barely moves. Therefore, it is thought that the true body of this Pokémon is actually inside the ball.
An infant sleeps inside the ball. Rabsca rolls the ball soothingly with its legs to ensure the infant sleeps comfortably.
Rabsca Weakness
FragileType-wise, Rabsca takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Bug, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Rabsca doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a unique condition to get here from Rellor's line. Breed this form to get Rellor eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Rellor gave Rabsca the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+84), bringing the total to 470 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Rabsca to get Rellor eggs easily using 50 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Cosmic Power, Memento, Recover and 1 more.
Nothing fancy here. Rabsca builds around Leppaberry for extra utility, Quiet nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs. Synchronize does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Rabsca Moveset
- Revival Blessing
- Bug Buzz
- Trick Room
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Cosmic Power and Memento aren't available any other way for Rabsca, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Bug Buzz for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Finding Rabsca at low spawn rates takes patience. 4 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Rabsca in Scarlet & Violet
Rellor is your first catch on the way to Rabsca. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RellorEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.26-4058%MidDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.26-4058%MidDesertEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworldLv.26-4058%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworldLv.26-4058%MidRoute
Step 2Rabsca ✓HARDAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateDesertHARDAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateDesertHARDWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworldLv.35-651%LateRouteor evolve from Rellor (Step 1)
Rabsca has a 470 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 115 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Rabsca's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Heracross (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Rellor evolves into Rabsca through a special method. Rabsca is the fully evolved form. It sits at 470 BST in its evolved form.
Synchronize is the go-to ability for Rabsca. It copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups.
Rabsca fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 115 Sp. Atk). Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Rabsca can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Rabsca has appeared in 1 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A